“Thanks Dave I have uploaded a version with the white area cropped out and I do feel it is more focussed. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 10 - Lost In The Mist 19 hours 58 min ago
“It does look as if there is condensation and/or rain on the window but the large white area at the top is disracting. I do think you are right to stick with colour and the red car is in a good position.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 10 - Lost In The Mist 1 day 13 hours ago
“Simple yet effective, leaves me wondering whats down the passage and the shadowed area just adds to the mystery”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Round 9 - Side Entry 3 weeks 1 day ago
“Great image, I think the mono approach works well and I like the variety of tones in the image, i tend to agree with Des with reducing the number of people, maybe a single figure just to give the impression of scale. One thing that throws my eye to think its not level is the windows on the right hand side are sloping but the floors look level.”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Curves and Contrast 3 weeks 1 day ago
“my preference is the one without the stag, really like the conc3ntric circles lead you into the main subject, great control of exposure without blowing out the window ”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - God's Lamb Window (without antlers) 3 weeks 1 day ago
“I meant to add that I was specifically looking for minimalist shots at the time and this caught my eye. I'm not entirely sure i'm happy with how blurry the closest wall is, but i do like the sharpness of the lit wall.”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 9 - Side Entry 3 weeks 1 day ago
“This is a lovely shot, the colours work very well together, and even the evergreen name on the side makes you look for the green containers. I personally wouldn't crop as I think the space around it emphasises how big the ship is and how far away and isolated it is.”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 9 - Solent Evergreen 3 weeks 1 day ago
“I think this would be much stronger with a face/arm/hand popping through. As more of an abstract, you could tighten it up and lose the whole of the left hand side and a little off the bottom.”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - Wakeboard Wipeout 3 weeks 1 day ago
“Totally agree about the antlers - they have to go! It might have a bit more punch if you made the frames a little darker, for me the frames and the window are both competing for attention and neither is really winning.”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - God's Lamb Window 3 weeks 1 day ago
“I quite like it, but I'm not sure it works either. My initial reaction is that if this is an architecture shot (of course it is!), then you don't need all those people - I'd keep only the one at the glass door/window, and remove the others. I think I would also try a crop at the top, cropping to midway between the two black stripes at the top right. I think this emphasises the ceiling more. I do like the impression of stonehenge at the back right too :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on Curves and Contrast 3 weeks 1 day ago
“Perhaps might be improved by linking the inside and outside by a lonely figure in the seat looking out.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - Inside, Outside 3 weeks 2 days ago
“I also had to checlk on Wakeboarding and would have preferred to see the action just before she came off. However, the spray with a small amount of colour works.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - Wakeboard Wipeout 3 weeks 2 days ago
“Initially, it looked like blade to me but eventually I did see it as an entry. Perhaps a shadowy figure in the entrance might enhance the image but well seen ayway.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 9 - Side Entry 3 weeks 2 days ago
“I like this type of architectural shot showing these pleasing curves. The small figures enhance the overall image giving scale and B&W is definitely right for this image.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Curves and Contrast 3 weeks 2 days ago
“Interesting shot, the lamb is blown out but I don't mind that and I think it suits it, emphasising the lighting effect. Yes the antlers distract me so I personally prefer the version without. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - God's Lamb Window 3 weeks 2 days ago
“I have just got back from Budapest where I took this photo of Matthais Church's God's Lamb Window from the longer asymmetrical side. I like the curves around the window created by the asymmetric frames. I removed the image of a stag on the bottom right corner but the blank area looked strange and should such items be removed? I have loaded the version without the antlers.”
David Haigh made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - God's Lamb Window 3 weeks 2 days ago
“This has an interesting air of mystery. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 9 - Side Entry 3 weeks 2 days ago
“Nice pattern based image that suits monochrome, I don't think it would work in colour. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Curves and Contrast 3 weeks 2 days ago
“Very interesting idea. My initial reaction was that I wanted to see the background through the windows more clearly. I don't know, butperhaps a sharp row of shops in the background and a more out of focus foreground front windowframe and chairs might work better.”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - Inside, Outside 3 weeks 2 days ago
“Love it! The lack of a single focal point but lots of smaller interesting details make me want to examine the image to see what I can get out of it, so it really draws my attention in. Love the colour palette and the flowing nature of it.”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 - Round 9 - Abstract Shore Line 3 weeks 2 days ago
“The Gazprom Tower in St Petersburg is Europe's tallest building, and a photographer's dream inside and out. This is one of my favourite shots, but I'm not sure if it works. Look forward to comments.”
John Clare made a comment on Curves and Contrast 3 weeks 2 days ago
“We discussed this on the phone, Dave, as you know. Now that you've explained it to me, I can see what it's about. Let's see what everyone thinks.”
John Clare made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - Wakeboard Wipeout 3 weeks 2 days ago
“I like it Rob. Lovely abstract with lots of hidden features...eg I can see two faces, as well as the abstract shapes, lines and curves. Well done.”
John Clare made a comment on 2025 - Round 9 - Abstract Shore Line 3 weeks 2 days ago
“Not sure about this one, Saul. It's very busy. As my old mentor would say, 'What is this picture about?' Inside is good, with the chair, window on the world etc. Outside is good too, and you've captured a lot of grotty shopping streets. I feel that when you put inside and outside together it takes the edge off both.”
John Clare made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - Inside, Outside 3 weeks 2 days ago
“Good spot, Dave. Great colours! Following up on your comment that it's amazing it is so stable, I wonder if a letterbox crop, losing some of the sea and sky, would emphasise that more? Is the position of the ship ideal?”
John Clare made a comment on Round 9 - Solent Evergreen 3 weeks 2 days ago
“Works as an abstract, full of interest. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 - Round 9 - Abstract Shore Line 3 weeks 6 days ago
“Nice action moment, I think the colour helps. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - Wakeboard Wipeout 3 weeks 6 days ago
“I like this, great colours and composition. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 9 - Solent Evergreen 3 weeks 6 days ago
“I saw this when I was on the ferry returning from the IOW. Apart from the colours, it amazes me that this ship is stable with containers piled so high. It appeared to be heading for Southampton and the Solent was very calm. Anyone spot the hidden meaning in my title.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 9 - Solent Evergreen 3 weeks 6 days ago
“It is a very attractive abstract and might do well in a set subject abstract or pattern competition or even in Creative. I like the colours and distortion.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 - Round 9 - Abstract Shore Line 3 weeks 6 days ago
“Bit off the wall with this one, well the floor actually, I was sat on the sea front in Croatia watching the tide coming in and was taken by the light and colour with the abstract patterns at my feet, I did try and include some with the fish but getting them in focus was not easy. not sure if it works as an image or not as I appreciate that there is no clear subject, its just the colours.Be interested in your thoughts.CheersRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2025 - Round 9 - Abstract Shore Line 1 month 17 hours ago
“Wakeboarding at the weekend. I was photographing from the boat and this was when one of my grandaughters came off. It works quite well in mono I think, but I rather like the red bits in this version.David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - Wakeboard Wipeout 1 month 1 week ago
“I agree John, the only reason I avoided post processing was I wanted to enter it for nature in the Annual Exhibition but now I know it's changed to one open section I can do what I want, and I tried some versions with varying degrees of darkening the background - but in the end they're all alternatives not necessarily better and the starting point image still holds up. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Parent Bug Nymphs On Silver Birch 1 month 1 week ago
“I think the picture is perfectly fine - although I cannot really grasp this avoidance of post processing. Surely that only applies if a picture is being entered into one of the relevant competitions in the Nature category?? And clearly, nature's camoflage didn't work on you. ”
John Mallows made a comment on Parent Bug Nymphs On Silver Birch 1 month 1 week ago
“Imposing; and I thnik your processing decisons were spot on. ”
John Mallows made a comment on 2025 Round 8 - Who are you looking at 1 month 1 week ago
“Excellent - really captures the character of the coot plus I think it's been well taken. I also like the diagonal. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 8 - Who are you looking at 1 month 3 weeks ago
“This photo of a Coot was taken at the Coombe Hill Nature Reserve (canal almost dry). It is heavily cropped to remove the foreground grass bank. I have brightened the eyes slightly and removed the distracting light reflections from the background by filling it with the predominating blueish grey colour and adding a slight vignette to remove the ‘solid’ colour feel.”
David Haigh made a comment on 2025 Round 8 - Who are you looking at 1 month 3 weeks ago
“Taken at Cheltenham General Hospital of all places - I was walking past and spotted all these bugs on a single leaf. The background annoys me a bit but it's nature so can't clone bits out or darken the background too much. More about documenting this unusual occurence. Even at f13 not all the bugs are sharp front to back but I didn't increase it as this would have made the background more prominent and I needed to keep the shutter speed to 1/400 or above due to wind blowing the tree. Could crop it all manner of ways but I quite like it with a bit of space either side. Interesting to know your thoughts. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Parent Bug Nymphs On Silver Birch 1 month 3 weeks ago
“Nice landscape, I like how the natural lead in to that tree consists of two curves not a straight line. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 8 - Welshman's Hedge Wood 1 month 3 weeks ago
“Interesting because it leaves me anxious for whether the racing driver will hit that section of grass on the way past which I am engaged by. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 8 - Speed 1 month 3 weeks ago
“The lone tree caught my eye.”
David Adamson made a comment on 2025 Round 8 - Welshman's Hedge Wood 1 month 3 weeks ago
“A recent event at Prescott. These vintage vehicles do not travel that fast so it is hard to show speed. Also there is rather a clutter of people around but it is also hard to exclude people, if you photgraph at and interesting bend.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 8 - Riley TT Sprite 1 month 3 weeks ago
“Totally unintentional - I got the focus on the grass rather than the car (I have plenty in focus! :-) ).But I really like the feeling of this, the out of focus car and background just seem to me emphasise both heat and speed, and I'd like to know what everyone else thinks! If it's not for you, let me know.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 8 - Speed 1 month 4 weeks ago
“New version that has been straightened, shadows and highlights softened a bit and I eventually cropped out the top half of the image as well as the left hand side post. To me much more effective now. Thanks for your helpful comments!”
Saul Scott made a comment on Pink Café Seating 2 months 2 weeks ago
“The halo does not seem much of an issue but could easily be removed if it bothers you. Slightly distubig to see this plane upside down. Well done!”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 7 - In the loop 2 months 2 weeks ago
“This is a good shot of the geology; quite dramatic. As a pictorial shot the figure does enhance it but as pure Geology, you would need a shot without the figure.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 7 - Rock Pools, Welcombe Bay 2 months 2 weeks ago
“A very interesting and different shot. It is best with all of the trio but it could possibly have a ittle trimmed of the bottom. Well seen and captured.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Sundown Jazz Session 2 months 2 weeks ago
“I like this image and for me the keyboard player has to stay. As the light is coming from the right would brightening the faces of the other two help with balance. Just a very little but the light is falling on their faces. LHS water is also a little bright. Love the idea and composition.David”
David Adamson made a comment on Sundown Jazz Session 2 months 2 weeks ago
“I think this would be good as a print, possibly on textured paper.”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 7 - Rock Pools, Welcombe Bay 2 months 2 weeks ago
“Great picture DavidDavid A”
David Adamson made a comment on 2025 Round 7 - In the loop 2 months 2 weeks ago
“David Haigh having trumped me with his great picture of the Hercules I thought rather than talk about the same thing twice I'd take the liberty of adding a second image. Geological features are allowed in "Nature" although one seldom sees them in competitions. I wondered if this one fits the bill.David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2025 Round 7 - Rock Pools, Welcombe Bay 2 months 2 weeks ago
“I do like this dramatic shot - I expect it would make a good album cover for the band. Very nice setting and I think that leaving it a bit late may make it more dramatic. My opinion is keep the keyboard player in as he is part of the story - and the fact that he's brighter maybe adds to it as I'm wondering whether it means he is the band leader? Could maybe do with a tiny sliver cropped off both sides? Nice capture.”
Saul Scott made a comment on Sundown Jazz Session 2 months 2 weeks ago
“Unfortuatly I missed the actual sunset, as I didn't get the camera in time so had to settle with the sundown option, thought about a travel subject so have made any changes other than a tweek to the levels and saturation and deliberatly knocking back the shadows to keep that night time look to the image, I quite like that there was three musicians in a sort of triangle composition. There was a bright light to the right of them which ive toned down a touch on the keyboard players back but not sure if it would benefit from a crop to just including the drummer and the bass player, Be interesting to know your thoughtsCheersRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Sundown Jazz Session 2 months 2 weeks ago
“A fantastic and most notable coincidence! I see this as an impressive bit of action, and quite complementary to David A's similar shot as the crops are contrasting. The halo doesn't bother me on this occasion. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 7 - In the loop 2 months 2 weeks ago
“The other David has beaten me to it!! - but let’s do a compare and contrast.I went, with a grandson, to about a mile away the Fairford airfield the day before the show and took this photo of a Hercules doing a loop with propeller’s vortex contrails.I have worked on the image to highlight the vortex whilst keeping everything looking natural. TI haven’t been able to remove the slight halo on the top edge of the plane which was on the original raw image. I cropped out a lot of sky which was a distraction.”
David Haigh made a comment on 2025 Round 7 - In the loop 2 months 2 weeks ago
“I can understand that. The background still draws attention to itself but could be viewed as part of the story in the black and white treatment. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Carla En Pointe 2 months 3 weeks ago
“Nice capture, these planes come past my house frequently but I am rarely quick enough to photograph them. Focussing on the propellers is interesting and so is the trail effect.”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 7 -- Fly Past 2 months 3 weeks ago
“Taken in Cirencester a couple of weeks back. I was intrigued by the neighbouring outdoor seating areas separated by a wall, and the contrast of the very clean and bright café with the somewhat darker pub courtyard behind. Probably not a competition image but just trying something different and seeing if it works or not.”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 7 Parallel Worlds 2 months 3 weeks ago
“I have colur images as well but find the background which I had to put up with is more intrusive in colour.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Carla En Pointe 2 months 3 weeks ago
“Your capture dramatises the propellers which I find interesting. Great shot.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 7 -- Fly Past 2 months 3 weeks ago
“This plane flew over when I was photographing something else and I managed a grab shot. What intrigued me was the spiral trails behind the propellers. I don't think this is worth a photographic critique but would love an explanation of how the trails are actually formed.David”
David Adamson made a comment on Z Critique Group 2 2 months 3 weeks ago
“This photo was taken my youngest grandson’s 12th birthday bash at Witcombe’s 270 Climbing Park. He had got to the top level 6 and is nearly 60 feet above the ground. I think the main point in the image is his expression working out how to get on the platform. It was taken with a 200mm lens. It has been cropped to about half the original image. It’s unfortunate I can’s give any impression of height.At the time the sky was featureless but there were very black thunder clouds approaching and 30 minutes later there was a downpour. I don’t thick doing anything with the sky will improve it.”
David Haigh made a comment on 2025 Round 6 - Get from here to there 3 months 3 weeks ago
“Taken in Gloucester recently. An attractive scene that is entirely retro - which is hard to find. As taken apart from I softened the shadows and highlights a bit as it was taken at midday on a harsh sunny day (probably the worst time to take photos but I happened to be there and took it anyway). ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 6 Step Back In Time 3 months 3 weeks ago
“Interesting idea, lots to look at in this picture. The verticals seem to be converging in the opposite direction to usual - I don't know if this matters. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 6 - Reflection of Cunard Building, Liverpool 3 months 4 weeks ago
“Nice, I think it suits mono and I like the strong perspective / leading lines.”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 6 - Waiting For A Train-Darlington 3 months 4 weeks ago
“Taken yesterday in Gloucester. An attractive scene that is entirely retro - which is hard to find. As taken apart from I softened the shadows and highlights a bit as it was taken at midday on a harsh sunny day (probably the worst time to take photos but I happened to be there and took it anyway). ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 6 Step Back In Time 3 months 4 weeks ago
“Lovely shot Helen. I love the clear background behind the fox and the clearer tree to the right hand side.”
Janice Clark made a comment on fox 4 months 15 hours ago
“Brilliant! Great - maybe the weed at the top could go but otherwise great shot. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 5 - Up and down 4 months 3 weeks ago
“Brilliant - you've captured the energy and dynamics of this urban drama”
Roger Bracewell made a comment on skateboarder 4 months 3 weeks ago
“Great shot. It must have felt very close.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 - Round 5 - F35 Close up 4 months 3 weeks ago
“I think you needed to capture the wider view to tell us about the game and its setting.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 - Round 5. The Throw 4 months 3 weeks ago
“This is a shot from a model shoot at Woodchester Mansion. I did wonder if this pose may be too much for some of the more sensitive CCC members.Dave ”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 5 - Olga Solo 4 months 3 weeks ago
“This is Olga from a recent model shoot at Woodchester Mansion. I did wonder if this pose is too much for some of the more sensitive CCC members. Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 5 - Olga Solo 4 months 3 weeks ago
“This seems to suit the letterbox treatment but maybe cropped too close at the top? Tricky as the patches of bright sky are quite prominent. A well captured piece of action. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 - Round 5. The Throw 4 months 3 weeks ago
“this is lovely - just that little bit of colour on the main subject.”
Helen Webb made a comment on Princes Wharf Impression 4 months 3 weeks ago
“I was in France a couple of weeks ago for my niece's wedding. Some of the guests played petanque and I enjoyed taking a few pictures. This one sets the scene but I cropped it quite heavily for a salon version (no results yet). With this sort of travel picture is it best to show lots of interest, as in this original, or crop in to the action ? David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2025 - Round 5. The Throw 4 months 3 weeks ago
“All I can say is fantastic shot Rob!”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 - Round 5 - F35 Close up 5 months 2 days ago
“I know that aircraft shots rarely do well in competitions but thought I'd try, this is about a 25% crop of the original and tilted to give that dramatic efffect, I softened the background and added a bit of clarity and sharpness to the jet.Taken at the Mach Loop in Wales, these jets are flying past around 450 knots and due to height advantage of being on the hill they are flying straight in front of you mostly and some even lower.CheersRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2025 - Round 5 - F35 Close up 5 months 3 days ago
“Taken In Stratford-Upon-Avon. I don't know if the boat owners were in fact going to the Shakespeare theatre but it makes for a nice story (and title). I have tried to hold back the highlights on the boat quite a bit and bring out the shadow detail in the theatre. I especially liked the somewhat out of keeping solitary Tudor house in the background as a third recessive layer / subject. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 5 Going To The Theatre By Motorboat 5 months 1 week ago
“I checked through a few of my waterfall pictures and I think the water speed capture is definitely a personal view as I have used from1/500 s to 0.3 S. I tend to prefer around 1/15 s myself. ”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 - Round 4 -Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf (The Upper Gushing Falls) 5 months 3 weeks ago
“Yes I would also prefer this version with the middle being colour. It is an intersting idea showing a window on the world.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 4 - To Ikea 5 months 3 weeks ago
“I'm sure this was click-bait :-) Most of the images on the link are far superior to this one. For me the one's with even a snippet of sky don't work so well as the eye is drawn there, as is the case here. The ones without sky are superb, especially the one with the bridge/walkway.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 - Round 4 -Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf (The Upper Gushing Falls) 5 months 3 weeks ago
“Prefer this version, like the storytelling and interesting viewpoint. Maybe some of the RHS could go to make a more compact image but not sure if that helps. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 4 - To Ikea 5 months 3 weeks ago
“Excellent, great letterbox, subdued background, lovely detail.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 - Round 4 _ Fruiting Bodies 5 months 3 weeks ago
“Very nice Dave. I like the detail you've managed to keep inside the cab and his wistful expression. I think his hand is a little bit too bright though, and there's a texture on the left bottom edge which looks a tad out of place.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 4 -Driver Relaxing at Bewdley 5 months 3 weeks ago
“I like this, and think the black block provides welcome negative space to frame the door. I'm assuming there's plenty of detail in the floor and door, but difficult to see in this resolution. My only concern is the bright border on the floor right against the negative space.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 4 Light Through A Doorway 5 months 3 weeks ago
“Couldn't work out how to embed this version in the first post!”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 4 - To Ikea 2 5 months 3 weeks ago
“Taken from one platform through a window to another platform. I like the window and included part of the Ikea advert for context. I've converted the outside to mono, and have another reversed image where the inside is mono. Do either work?”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 4 - To Ikea 5 months 3 weeks ago
“Had a wander across to Pontneddfechan to the Eildir trail to have a try with the waterfalls and experimenting with different shutter speeds to maintain some texture and detail to the water, this image was taken at 1/5 sec which I seemed to prefer as any slower just washed out the detail. I had real difficulties with the harsh lighting as by the time I reached this waterfall it was mid-day and had to really bring up the shadows with masks, I did try bracketing but when I merged the individual image in Lightroom it left the water looking odd with strange details which did not look natural at all.If interested then further examples from the day can be seen on my portfolio Page - https://robbullingham.myportfolio.com/web-waterfallsCheersRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2025 - Round 4 -Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf (The Upper Gushing Falls) 5 months 4 weeks ago
“It is a dramatic B&W and an interesting door. The only prolem I have is that there is a very large Black area. Was there anything of interest there which could be brought out or, if not, what about adding something. I keep a stock of ghosts, priests and monks for such occassions.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 4 Light Through A Doorway 6 months 1 day ago
“Nice Lighting and good crop.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 - Round 4 _ Fruiting Bodies 6 months 1 day ago
“Good insight into the life of an engine driver. I think it's good having the rain in there as they do have to put up with all weathers, and it would appear as if he is contemplating that fact!”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 4 -Driver Relaxing at Bewdley 6 months 2 days ago
“A nice capture that is in keeping with our upcoming speaker Barry Webb, who photographs this kind of thing. Definitely shows that photos can be taken in unlikely places. The letterbox crop seems to be an effective choice to remove distractions. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 - Round 4 _ Fruiting Bodies 6 months 2 days ago
“This moss was growing on the edge of a log that I was using as a seat at a BBQ last week.David”
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“I would have liked to see a hint of danger to reinforce the woding in the sign.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 3 Danger Of Death - Keep Out! 6 months 3 weeks ago
“I tried something similar last week and also got some hooks. The hooks are only present for the longest exposures I used. I also accepted that not everyone will like the hooks but I did and so I am happy with them in your image. I see a young redhead reading by a stream with some inteesting low lighting. I will be interested to hear tonight what you wanted me to see and what was actually there. Well done!Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 3 - Girl Reading ICM 6 months 3 weeks ago
“It certainly shows the danger.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 3 - Saved 6 months 3 weeks ago
“Hooks don't bother me, I like it Des. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 3 - Girl Reading ICM 6 months 3 weeks ago
“Yes very nicely composed and shot. I could see that in a calendar representing the vagaries of spring!Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 3 - March Snow 6 months 3 weeks ago
“I think the warning sign would work much better between the trees - there's currently a bit of a disconnect between the trees and the sign. You could just move it into the gap. Then you could also crop the RHS to the edge of the tree to get rid of the metal post and get a nearly square image, which i think would work better.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 3 Danger Of Death - Keep Out! 6 months 3 weeks ago
“We had an ICM round at catchlight, I took this (didn't enter it). I quite like it, it feels quite impressionist to me, but don't know if the hooks would put people off.”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 3 - Girl Reading ICM 6 months 3 weeks ago
“This was taken during a hockey match between Belper and Warwick Univ earlier this month. My grandson, Harry, is Belper’s coach.I have “dragged down” the luminance of the pitch’s blue trying to reduce it’s dominance. The various horizontals and verticals are as they where.”
David Haigh made a comment on 2025 Round 3 - Saved 6 months 3 weeks ago
“This was taen at a recent First Tuesday Group.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on All The Presidents Men 6 months 3 weeks ago
“Not sure if this works or not, was thinking of pattern themes, it was taken on the recent severn project walk across in Wales and was struck by the lines of these pylons, the light was dire with a flat grey cloud hense the mono approach. I was standing underneath the pylon and the original picture had more of the structure but to my eye the main point that interested me was this lower part, only wish I had spent more time perfecting the alignment with the pylons.”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2025 Round 3 - Grid Lines... 6 months 4 weeks ago
“Yes the dark background really helps. I was more concernd about playing tennis that morning and the snow disappeared quickly so we played tennis in the sun with no sign of snow.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 3 - March Snow 6 months 4 weeks ago
“Nice - I especially like the way the background is dark and provides contrast. Well executed documentary shot worth rushing out for I think!”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 3 - March Snow 6 months 4 weeks ago
“I saw big snow flakes falling past the window a few days ago so dashed out into the porch still wearing my slippers and without a coat. I didn't stop for my glasses either, so took this grab shot with my compact set on automatic and with a fairly long lens. The snow was gone in a few minutes so I was pleased to get a record of the morning.David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2025 Round 3 - March Snow 6 months 4 weeks ago
“I took this this morning in a car park. I was struck by the striking contrast and then noticed the sign saying 'Danger Of Death' which is enhanced by the ghostly trees. Pretty much a straight image but put a bit of texture on it to bring out the textures already there. I'm not sure what to think about this image so put it here for comments. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 3 Danger Of Death - Keep Out! 7 months 4 days ago
“I find the bright red float too distracting but the orange life belts at the prow help draw one's eye towards the gull.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 2 - New Skipper on board 7 months 3 weeks ago
“Certainly a clear image of London universally recogniseable but not sure what else it says.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 2 London Virtual Nando's 7 months 3 weeks ago
“The low angle emphasises how tall the reeds are. Probably would have also worked in colour.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 2 - Winter Reeds 7 months 3 weeks ago
“The lectern is very spectacular. I think that the one man is commenting on the Eagle so perhaps that could be used in the title somehow. As you have discovered, Tewkesbury Abbey is a great location for photography. At my last Club we organised a Club shoot there and paid a good donation but then could roam at will for several hours and use tripods. It is vital to retain such splendid buildings.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 2 A Meeting 7 months 3 weeks ago
“Nice plus good use of post processing. Well seen. Just wondering if the whites are too bright? Or maybe the gull needs bringing out? Not sure. Well done anyway. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 2 - New Skipper on board 7 months 3 weeks ago
“Wandering around a very grey wet day in Brixham last week and this image seemed to be the only source of any colour, I was intially taken by the shape of this blue boat against the grey water then noticed the young gull perched at the front. I've cloned out a few of the distracting reflections in the water and the mooring rope to the rear to emphasis the boat more and also toned down the orange of the lifebuoys along with a slight vignette to draw the viewer in.Rob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2025 Round 2 - New Skipper on board 7 months 3 weeks ago
“I took this photo in Tewkesbury Abbey last month. I think the two chaps make an interesting pair. They seem to be having an important, maybe profound, conversation. I feel the lectern is an important part of the image, giving a context with the man on the right looking at it. Because of I don’t know the men so because of privacy I don’t think I will show it publicly.Can anyone think of a better title?”
David Haigh made a comment on 2025 Round 2 A Meeting 7 months 3 weeks ago
“I suspect a bird on a feeder would not do well in any competition but it is an easy way of attracting and seeing many of the smaller birds. Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 2 Goldfinch 3 7 months 3 weeks ago
“I wouldn't have know it was a building covered by a picture of itself.David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2025 Round 2 London Virtual Nando's 8 months 3 days ago
“Same here, it hasn't been 'photography weather'. But nice photo, very striking. Like the mono treatment. Is the square format inspired by Tony Worobiec? Suits it anyway. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 2 - Winter Reeds 8 months 4 days ago
“I must confess that I haven't had the camera out much in this dull, cold weather. This is my most recent picture taken a few days ago near a local pond. Not sure why I like it, but I do.David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2025 Round 2 - Winter Reeds 8 months 4 days ago
“I was in London yesterday, and saw this interesting scene where the Nando's restaurant is being worked upon and the scaffolding has been covered with a photo of the building to make it appear as if it is still visible, hence 'virtual'. I waited until I had the classic combination of London bus and taxi in the shot to add more interest. Other distracting vehicles have been cropped out and some colours desaturated. Interested to know opinions on this one. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 2 London Virtual Nando's 8 months 5 days ago
“For me, the picture is not the boat in the water, but the juxtaposition of the wooden, colourful, ship's rigging and crow's nest, against the 4 metallic, angular, grey cranes. Cropping to just above the boats deck would emphasise that, you could also then crop off the yellow and pale blue of the buildings on the left.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 1 Bristol Docks 8 months 2 weeks ago
“Excellent Des. I am not allowed to use pictures of my Grandchildren other than for home consumption. My daughter is very adamant that she does not want images of her chldren appearing on Social media. You could perhaps crop a little tighter and tone down the colour on the left hand bike but almost perect now.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Danger in the city 8 months 2 weeks ago
“I do like this, but for me, the very bright reflections at bottom right keep pulling my eye. I think it would also benefit from the swan being further back and slightly more centered to lead the eye more towards the darker area at the back.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 1 - The Hay Duck, Flatford Mill 8 months 2 weeks ago
“I like this, especially the reflection of the fence, and the framing of the various trees is great with no overlapping but not excessive gaps beween them, filling the whole image with something interesting.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 1 - Industrial Wasteland 8 months 2 weeks ago
“I like the idea of this, and I like the aerial view, but for me it feels unbalanced and a little too closely cropped. The man in red has a good space to the left edge, but the people top and bottom are too close to the edge for me.I think it would work better if the chap at the bottom was in the right hand bottom corner, as this area is a bit empty while the left hand side is a bit too cramped.I do like the angle though and like that nothing is square and there's a reasonable amount of the gray paving chopped off.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 1 - Each In Their Own Separate Worlds 8 months 2 weeks ago
“I really like this Des!”
Saul Scott made a comment on Danger in the city 8 months 2 weeks ago
“Our first grand-daughter let loose in Belfast! I think the longish focal length (150mm) , shallow depth of field (f2.8), both isolate Oli, and make the closer cyclists look much more dangerous than they are.”
Des Ward made a comment on Danger in the city 8 months 2 weeks ago
“Nice image, I just wonder if the colours are oversaturated or whether that's how they were. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 1 Bristol Docks 8 months 3 weeks ago
“This is a photo of the Bristol Dock cranes together with the “The Matthew” replica.I have removed a building crane in the background and tried to make the sky more interesting. I tried a b/w version but I though the four grey cranes produced a flat image.”
David Haigh made a comment on 2025 Round 1 Bristol Docks 8 months 3 weeks ago
“The problem for me is having mentioned the Constable painting, I had a quick look to remind me. While you may well have captured to scene accurately, Constable used to opportunity to present it differently. You might try to reduce the saturation of the greens and increase the saturation of other colours a little and it will have more impact. I think that you also need more of a focal point than the duck, perhaps a hay wain or?Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 1 - The Hay Duck, Flatford Mill 8 months 3 weeks ago
“Well it certainly has that painterly feel to it. The focus here seems to be the colours and textures - there is a lot going on within them, I feel this to be a good thing. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 1 - The Hay Duck, Flatford Mill 8 months 3 weeks ago
“I visited Flatford Mill last October. It is now in the care of the National Trust and seems little changed since Constable painted around there. My picture shows the exact spot that the Hay Wain stood in and I rather liked the "duck". It is interesting that the hay wain was actually standing there so that the moisture would help swell the wood in the wheels to help keep the rims tight - at least that's what they said.David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2025 Round 1 - The Hay Duck, Flatford Mill 8 months 3 weeks ago
“Hi RobInteresting shot. Mono seems to suit it, plus yes important to include people. I feel it's true to the setting and well executed, not sure if it has sufficient interest but if you consider it on documentary rather than pictorial grounds then pretty good I reckon. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 1 - Industrial Wasteland 8 months 3 weeks ago
“Be interested in your thoughts on this image, I'm not sure if it works or not. It was taken along the Walsall Canal on a cold and very gray day, I had some time to kill so armed with the camera I took a walk down this stretch of basically very run down industrial wasteland. Given the subject matter I set the camera to monochrome and took a series of images documenting the area, I was drawn to this particular shot with the three people walking the dog which added that bit of human interest.If your interested the rest of the series can be seen on my portfolio page at :https://robbullingham.myportfolio.com/2025-01-12-walsall-canalCheersRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2025 Round 1 - Industrial Wasteland 8 months 3 weeks ago
“I like this, I think it is a powerful minimalist image which has been well executed.”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 1 - Crescent Moon and Venus 9 months 1 week ago
“Nice image. I tried from the other direction with the letter box but it looked too busy. This has got it just right.”
Richard Jefferies made a comment on Montpellier 9 months 3 weeks ago
“Thanks again for your helpful comments. I have had a play with this image and a tighter crop, coupled with straightening the verticals, does make sense to me. I feel it helps to focus the image more on the building, but with the tree still there. The sky is as expected less obvious as well. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Spiral Sarco HQ Version 2 10 months 3 weeks ago
“I agree with Des, the ladder has to go. A nice scene and excellent colours.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2024 Round 11 - Brancepath Cottages - County Durham 10 months 3 weeks ago
“AS we read left toright you might consider a horizontal flip but a good shot anyway.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2024 Round 11 - At Anchor 10 months 3 weeks ago
“Nice documentary shot, could do with a slither off the RHS possibly but otherwise I do like it. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 11 - At Anchor 10 months 3 weeks ago
“I like this image, have been there many times :-) The hat definitely adds to it, but like Saul thinks it needs more contrast - i think the figures neet to be a bit darker and more gritty, they feel a bit muddy.I also think it needs straightening up, it all seems to be falling to the right.Cheers, Des :-) ”
Des Ward made a comment on 2024 Round 11 Where did you get that Hat 10 months 3 weeks ago
“I do like this, but before reading any comments I thought -'the ladder has to go', if you crop to just inside the ladder it eleminates most of the tarmac, and what's left is fine for me. I would like a sliver added on to the bottom to complete the first flower pot, and if possible to put the brown edging/step right into the corner. You could probably do with a tiny bit added on to the top to give the first set of chimneys some room, and clone out the first aerial.It is a very pleasing image.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2024 Round 11 - Brancepath Cottages - County Durham 10 months 3 weeks ago
“I think this is great, but you need to crop in a tiny bit on the left where theres slivers of light and dark right on the border on her leg. The lighting on her right shoulder could be toned down a little so that it's not brighter than the brightest bits of her face. Other than that, fabulous.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on Entrapped Mermaid 10 months 3 weeks ago
“Love the colours and I think the car definitely works with the murals. I think cropping off the drab buildings at the right would help, and I think the car needs to be a bit further back as it seems to in your face for me.If you can then ground the car better on the tarmac and perhaps darken down the bottom of the image it could be a very nice image.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 11 Colour Clash 10 months 3 weeks ago
“This is lovely, I think a little crop off the bottom so that the big builder is just seated, and a crop on the right so that the boulder in the water still has water flowing round it (and the bushy tree well above it is not cropped off), would emphasise a curve from big boulder, granite boulder, sea boulder, then round the headland to the tree. This also has the benefit of removing the bland rock at the bottom right.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 11 - Still Waters 10 months 3 weeks ago
“Very glad to have given you inspiration :-) The sky is not helping, but as you say you're close so can wait for a better day. I'm not convinced by the composition though, I think a judge would say it's two images, a tree and a building - but there may be a better angle where there's much more of one than the other, e.g. show a letterbox of the bulding with a small section of the tree. I think the building looks like it's leaning back so needs the vertical tool to sort it out.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 11 Spirax Sarco HQ And Autumn Maple 10 months 3 weeks ago
“Spotted this while walking around Donegal bay on a very dreich day. I had more environment especially at bottom and left, but judge here didn't like the detritus so i've cropped it in somewhat. I still think it needs what I've left toset the scene.”
Des Ward made a comment on 2024 Round 11 - At Anchor 10 months 3 weeks ago
“Yes I agree you need all the figures in. I really like the concept of this image and mono seems to work. To me although it is important for the hat to jump out and be the whitest thing I feel the background is too bright and the statues not bright enough, maybe this was just the light on the day. There just seems to be something in need of adjustments in the range of tones here. But my advice is to persist with this picture as I think it is very well seen and that hat brings the statues to life in my view. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 11 Where did you get that Hat 10 months 3 weeks ago
“I saw this “Touching Souls” statue by Tewkesbury Abbey wearing the hat. I maximised the hat’s whiteness, and tried to balance the contrast between the darkish statue and the background. I tried a crop of the just the one in the hat but I feel it needs the full group.”
David Haigh made a comment on 2024 Round 11 Where did you get that Hat 10 months 3 weeks ago
“Just my personal view but I think they add to the story David. A good picture I think, quite intriguing, nice colours. Saul. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 11 - Brancepath Cottages - County Durham 10 months 3 weeks ago
“I took this on holiday last week. Have done various crops,which I like, to get rid of the ladder and the tarmac but are they really a problem?David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2024 Round 11 - Brancepath Cottages - County Durham 10 months 3 weeks ago
“A very obvious composite, but I like the concept and colours. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 11 Colour Clash 10 months 3 weeks ago
“Yes, I do think you have made some excellent improvements.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Shape Of The Oak Version 2 10 months 3 weeks ago
“I am inclined to believe that the main thing wrong is the title. By mentioning Mermaid, you set an expectation of a tail. "Entrapped girl" or similar would then not draw as much attention to the cropped feet which I assume you do not have. The overall image is intriguing and lighting dramatic but not sure I like her legs cut off either.Dave ”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Entrapped Mermaid 10 months 3 weeks ago
“I like the general scene but pity about the sky. You could select the sky and try darkening to see if that works, If not, consider replacing the sky with on of your own. I capture skies from time to time just for that purpose.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 11 Spirax Sarco HQ And Autumn Maple 10 months 3 weeks ago
“The judge thought that the original image was cropped too close to her feet and that mermaids usually had tails, does a square crop address these issues and enhance the image?”
Nigel Pain made a comment on Entrapped Mermaid 10 months 3 weeks ago
“Nice and peaceful and smooth water from the 24 sec exposure. A good range of tones as well. If you had followed Jonathan Genevaux's advice you would have known in advance the direction of the sunset. However, at least you did not waste the opportunity.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 11 - Still Waters 10 months 3 weeks ago
“This is a fun picture but is probably not a competition image. I might consider for Round 4 of the aggregate when it is clear I am definitely not in range of the trophy.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 11 Colour Clash 10 months 3 weeks ago
“Had a few hours to fill down at Brixham so wandered down to the beach to see what the sun set was doing, unfortunatly all the colour was on the other side of the bay but with no interest, so turned attention to the shady side of the bay and went for the mono approach. my point of interest was the tree in the on the far cliff and was taken by the different of patterns in the rocks.Taken at f10 with a 24 second exposureCheersRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Round 11 - Still Waters 10 months 3 weeks ago
“This is a recent shot taken 10 minutes' walk from my house, I saw this scene on a walk and came back with my camera to capture it. I have put it here as I'm really unbiased as to whether it works or not, so all comments welcome!I was initially drawn to the image because I liked the colour and shape of the tree and the contrast with the building. The way I have framed the building is inspired by Des's photo last month. Unfortunately the weather was so poor that I did not manage to get the shot with an interesting sky before the leaves began to look less impressive so I did what I could. However, with hindsight a sunny day may have caused unwanted reflections on the building behind so maybe the overcast weather helped. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 11 Spirax Sarco HQ And Autumn Maple 11 months 1 day ago
“If this gallery is full, contact severrn@cheltenhamcameraclub.co.uk and we will open further galeries as required.”
Richard Jefferies made a comment on River Severn Project 5 11 months 2 weeks ago
“Thanks David, Saul. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Shape Of The Oak Version 2 11 months 2 weeks ago
“Hi Saul,I think that's much better now. There are still some areas within the tree at top left that I feel are too bright. For a quick fix you could try just picking up the darker grey colour from the surround and painting it in at around 5-10% with a soft brush and see what it looks like. Then do more, or less and see what you think.David”
David Adamson made a comment on Shape Of The Oak Version 2 11 months 3 weeks ago
“Thanks all for your very helpful comments about this photo, as suggested I have applied a green filter which I feel brings out more detail, done a square crop to make the tree central, and flipped the tree, for some reason the 'antler' now gives a hint of a diagonal now it is on the right. I prefer the image now. Also the halo seems to have gone in the JPEG. Thanks, Saul. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Shape Of The Oak Version 2 11 months 3 weeks ago
“An otherwise attractive image is slightly spoilt by the holes in the top left of the foilage. This was no doubt how it was but I would be tempted to try some cloning to keep the overall shape. I like the grasses at the bottom as well.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2024 Round 10 Shape Of The Oak 11 months 3 weeks ago
“I like this type of shot with nice lead in and good contrasting colours. Is the point of focus the front of the boat. This would be OK if you have a suitable aperture set say f8 or f11. I do not think the beah needs darkening as it all looks very natural.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - Tied Up 11 months 3 weeks ago
“I agree with previous comments. Overall a nice image but the figures do need dulling and particulalry the reflection should always look less bright than the original.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - Sister's Pool 11 months 3 weeks ago
“I Like the Roundhouse and the way the sky looks like sun flares. The orange/blue contrast is also great.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - RoundHouse 11 months 3 weeks ago
“A nice picture which reminds me of Japanese art. I agree with Des about toning down the figures, I like their presence and feel they add something but yes maybe they are a bit too bright. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - Sister's Pool 11 months 3 weeks ago
“I like this Des, a very nice shot in my opinion. I was wondering if a small crop down the right hand side would help or not, as I find the far RHS window distracting, even though it makes for the popular odd number effect. Otherwise great colours, detail, shapes etc. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - RoundHouse 11 months 3 weeks ago
“This is actually my grand-daughter's pre-school building. I had googled Stockholm Architecture, looking for ideas, and pictures of this building from about 15 years ago when it won some architecture prize came up.”
Des Ward made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - RoundHouse 11 months 3 weeks ago
“Fabulous David, I really love the colours throughout, especially the reflection of the bridge. I might be tempted to darken the clothing of the two people on the bridge to make them a little less conspicuous (and don't forget their reflections :-)), but I really like it!Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - Sister's Pool 11 months 3 weeks ago
“Excellent David, I think I would try darkening the beach down quite a bit, and perhaps the boat half as much to see if it pops a little more?Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - Tied Up 11 months 3 weeks ago
“It's definitely got something, but it's not quite doing it for me. I think the pavement and especially the brick work are too distracting and making the whole thing too much of a record shot. Toning/grunging them down, perhaps even making them monochrome and cropping even tighter might (or might not :-) be the answer!Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 10 - Past Glory 11 months 3 weeks ago
“This photo I took at last week’s club visit to Batsford Arboretum at the Sister’s Pool. There was a couple of people on the right of the bridge which I tried to crop out but I felt there was insufficient space between the bridge and the edge, so I removed them with a “cut and paste”. I increase slightly the texture of the rocks, and reduced some highlights in the bushes.”
David Haigh made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - Sister's Pool 11 months 3 weeks ago
“I thought it would be as I sometimes have the same issue. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - Tied Up 11 months 3 weeks ago
“Thanks Saul,Yes, it does look a little soft on here but I have just had a look at the original and that is fine. David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - Tied Up 11 months 3 weeks ago
“Nice image, well seen, good colours. Not sure if the JPEG has made it look slightly soft, I would imagine it was probably sharp to begin with. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - Tied Up 11 months 3 weeks ago
“Taken with a wide angle lens at Dunwich on the Suffolk coast just over a week ago.David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - Tied Up 11 months 3 weeks ago
“Love this Dave, especially the reflections in the windows. What a great spot.David A”
David Adamson made a comment on Round 10 - Past Glory 11 months 3 weeks ago
“Nice image Dave, I like it. Saul. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 10 - Past Glory 11 months 3 weeks ago
“Unfortunately this image is not too well represented by the JPEG copy seen here, but hopefully it is clear enough to comment on. I took this on Wistley Hill during the Summer, didn't think much of it, then had a play with it today cropping and adjusting tone / contrast etc. and thought I managed to get an interesting enough image out of it to put it in here. As well as the mono conversion the tree next to it has been cloned out. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 10 Shape Of The Oak 12 months 1 day ago